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JOHN MOORE

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Raw average: 4.48/5 from 142 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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CHEM 311
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
There are lots to do for this class. We had weekly lab reports (typed, 5-6 pages), problem sets and occasional online chem tutors too. The grading criteria were clear, and tests were fair as long as you participated in class and did the homework. One thing I really didn't like was the CPR cuz people are unnecessarily brutal to get your scores lower
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CHEM 311
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
Prof Moore is a very nice person and it's clear that he's very passionate about what he teaches. He makes good use of demos which are interesting. The biggest flaw is how the course is laid out because it's not taught well. Trying to figure out what to write for lab reports is very hard. Exams are hard and aren't relevant to class material.
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CHEM 311
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
Moore obviously really cares about teaching. He really wants you to learn the information and enjoy the class. Despite liking him as a person, he seems a little disconnected with students on the amount of work he assigns. This class takes a TON of time. Weekly lab reports, tutorials, and problem sets are a lot to manage.
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CHEM 109
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
This class was super tough, but Prof. Moore really is a wonderful professor. He genuinely cares about your learning, and is very knowledgeable and willing to help if you ask for it. I would highly recommend not taking this course unless you have taken AP Chem. I can't imagine someone keeping up with the material without previous exposure.
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CHEM 109
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Professor Moore is probably the best professor I've had here. The lectures are super clear and organized, and he does enough demos to keep them interesting and fun. The exams can be challenging and require you to think somewhat outside of the box, but he makes the class really enjoyable.
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CHE109 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Chem 109: Great professor. Very understandable and funny. He writes the textbook. Read the textbook and do the homework and you'll get a B. Tough class but if work is put in it is doable. Tips: Take good lecture notes, read textbook, do well in lab to boost your grade.
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Classes with JOHN MOORE

No teaching recorded in Fall 2026.

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Recorded teaching history

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Spring 2018CHEM 311Chemistry Across the Periodic Table
Fall 2017CHEM 311Chemistry Across the Periodic Table
Spring 2017CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2017CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2016CHEM 311Chemistry Across the Periodic Table
Fall 2016CHEM 375Intermediate Topics in Chemistry
Fall 2016CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2016CHEM 109Advanced General Chemistry
Spring 2016CHEM 299Directed Study
Fall 2015CHEM 109Advanced General Chemistry
Spring 2015CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2015CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2014CHEM 104General Chemistry II
Spring 2014CHEM 311Chemistry Across the Periodic Table
Spring 2014CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2013CHEM 109Advanced General Chemistry
Fall 2013CHEM 299Directed Study
Fall 2013CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2013CHEM 104General Chemistry II
Spring 2013CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2012CHEM 109Advanced General Chemistry
Fall 2012CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2012CHEM 311Chemistry Across the Periodic Table
Spring 2012CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2011CHEM 109Advanced General Chemistry
Fall 2011CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2011CHEM 104General Chemistry II
Spring 2011CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2011CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2010CHEM 109Advanced General Chemistry
Fall 2010CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2010CHEM 104General Chemistry II
Spring 2010CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2009CHEM 109Advanced General Chemistry
Spring 2009CHEM 311Chemistry Across the Periodic Table
Spring 2009CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2008CHEM 109Advanced General Chemistry
Fall 2008CHEM 299Directed Study
Fall 2008CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2008CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2007CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2007CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2007CHEM 311Chemistry Across the Periodic Table
Fall 2006CHEM 109Advanced General Chemistry

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